When you self-identify as a humanist, you assume certain risks. For example, a frightened fundamentalist may seek to scapegoat you for the secularizing effects of modernity. This risk is specific to humanism, but other risks... Read More

I was invited recently to address a group of college students who were curious about humanism. They had been sampling different “faith options” over the course of a semester, hearing from a Catholic priest, a... Read More

A cowboy walks into a saloon. He removes his dusty hat, orders a whiskey, and sinks wearily onto a stool. He downs the whiskey, looks around, and notices that an attractive woman has joined him... Read More